ACAD 1101

College Learning Strategies

(1 credits) Covers learning strategies and study techniques (note taking), textbook study, test preparation, memory, time management, etc. which promote academic success. Especially recommended for new students and re-entry students.

ANTH 1100

Discover Anthropology

(3 credits) Introduction to fields of anthropology: physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and ethnology, and to biological and cultural development of humans. Partially satisfies Objective 6 of the General Education Requirements.

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ART 1105

Drawing I

(3 credits) Introduction to the fundamental skills of drawing, including composition, proportion, light, gesture, and black and white media. Students will begin to explore technical and conceptual approaches to drawing. May cover still life, landscape, figure drawing. Investigate artists and stylistic periods.

ART 2271

Introduction to Ceramics

(3 credits) Techniques of forming ceramic art by coiling, slab construction, and throwing on the potter's wheel, with emphasis on form, glazing, and decorative techniques.

ACRR 1101

Introduction to Collision Repair Safety

(2 credits) The orientation and application of tool safety, shop practices, and shop equipment theories. Industry needs and standards will be addressed. Students will gain knowledge of proper use of equipment, tools, and safety that meet or exceed industry standards. PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

ACRR 1102

Introduction to Welding for Collision Repair

(1 credit) Orientation to mild steel, automotive sheet metals, basic oxy-acetylene, MIG welding, plasma air arc cutting, equipment, tools, and safety. PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

ACRR 1103

Introduction to Welding for Collision Repair Lab

(2 credits) Prepare students to perform basic welding processes and techniques including the application of mild steel, wire feed welding, automotive sheet metals, basic oxy-acetylene, MIG welding, and plasma air arc cutting. Students will gain knowledge and proper use of equipment, tools, and safety that meet or exceed industry standards. PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

ACRR 1104

Fundamentals of Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing

(3 credits) Fundamentals of basic metal finishing including the use of plastic filler. Safety rules and procedures will be emphasized. "Right to Know" laws, OSHA guideines, DEQ rules, and safe handling of hazardous materials are stressed. PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

ACRR 1105

Detailing and Polishing

(2 credits) This course covers the practical application of detailing and polishing fundamentals including that of pre-wash, paint defect identification, exterior polishing, interior renovation, environmental hazards, proper use of detailing equipment, and PPE. Gain knowledge of general safety and health practices, including the use of chemicals and detailing products: PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

ACRR 1106

Minor Collision Repair Theory

(1 credit) Basic theory in metal finishing and minor body repair. This includes straightening and prepping sheet metals, the proper use of plastic body fillers, abrasives, sanding techniques, and air tools. Remove and install necessary trim and hardware to facilitate repair procedures. PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

ACRR 1107

Minor Collision Repair Lab

(2 credits) Practical application of metal finishing and minor body repair. This includes straightening and prepping sheet metals, the proper use of plastic body fillers, abrasives, sanding techniques, and air tools. Remove and install necessary trim and hardware to facilitate repair procedures. PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

ACRR 1108

Fundamentals of Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Lab

(3 credits) Focus will be given to completing practical exercises in refinishing single or multiple vehicle components and customer vehicles in a lab setting. PREREQ: Minimum score of 8 on ALEKS or equivalent.

AUTM 0100E

Electrical Systems

AUTM 0100M

Engine Repair

AUTM 0100S

Auto Tech Fundamentals & Safety

AUTM 0101

Advanced Engine Mechanical & Repair

AUTM 0106

Brakes

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BIOL 1101

Biology I

(4 credits) Major concepts in biology with an emphasis on the acquisition of new knowledge, cell structure and function, principles of inheritance, and evolution. This course is for students majoring in the biological sciences. PREREQ: Student must be able to place into MATH 1108. COREQ; BIOL 1101L. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

BIOL 1101L

Biology I Lab

(0 credits) Assignments to apply principles from BIOL 1101. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

BIOL 1102

Biology II

(4 credits) Major concepts in biology with an emphasis on the development of diversity, plant and animal structure and function, ecology, and behavior. PREREQ; BIOL 1101; COREQ; BIOL 1102L

BIOL 1102L

Biology II Lab

(0 credits) Assignments to apply principles from BIOL 1102.

BT 0123

Financial Business Applications

BT 1117

Successful Workplace Communications

BT 1120

Basic Accounting

BT 1144

Business Document Processing

BT 1145

Integrated Computer Applications

BT 1147

Accounting Applications

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CHEM 1101

Intro to General Chemistry

(3 credits) Atomic structure, chemical calculations, solutions, acid-base reactions, and equilibrium. May not be used as a prerequisite to other courses in chemistry except CHEM 1102. PREREQ: MATH 1108 or equivalent. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

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COMM 1101

Fundamentals of Oral Communication

(3 credits) Basic course in oral communication that emphasizes the theory and practice of informative speaking, logical argumentation, persuasion, small group discussion, and interpersonal communication. Designed to explain the humanistic nature of human communication and to improve a student's ability to express ideas orally. Satisfies Objective 2 of the General Education Requirements.

CS 1181

Computer Science and Programming I

 (3 credits) Problem solving methods and algorithm development with an emphasis on programming style. Secure software design/coding concepts for resilient software. Satisfies Objective 7 of the General Education Requirements. PRE-or-COREQ: MATH 1143 or MATH 1147.

MACH 1110

Machine Tool Lab I

MACH 1111

Machine Tool Theory I

MACH 1112

Machine Math I

MACH 1120

Machine Tool Lab II

MACH 1121

Machine Tool Theory II

MACH 1123

Blueprint Reading

COSM 1116

Introduction to Principles and Practices of Cosmetology

(5 credits) Fundamentals of hair chemistry and biology; introduction to basic permanent waving chemistry, hair cutting, and hair styling. Classroom and lab are integrated. PREREQ: minimum score of 14 on ALEKS or equivalent. COREQ: COSM 1117.

COSM 1117

Beginning Principles and Practices of Cosmetology

(8 Credits) This course builds upon concepts taught in COSM 1116 - Principles and Practice. This course will continue with the basic fundamentals of hair design, hair chemistry and biology, and interpersonal skills. Classroom and lab will be integrated. PREREQ: minimum score of 14 on ALEKS or equivalent. COREQ: COSM 1116.

DHS 1110

Intro to Health Professions

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ECON 2201

Principles of Macroeconomics

(3 credits) Introduction to the U.S. economy. Includes analysis of demand and supply as well as the topic of natural output, unemployment and inflation. Examines the roles of governmental spending and taxation and monetary policy conducted by the Federal Reserve. partially satisfies Objective 6 of the General Education Requirements.

EDUC 1110

Education and Schooling in the U.S.

(3 credits) Survey of historical, sociological, and political issues related to public education and the system of schooling in the U.S. Partially satisfies Objective 6 of the General Education Requirements.

EDUC 2201

Development and Individual Differences

(3 credits) Examination of human development/individual differences as a basis for reflecting on learning. Requires 12 hours of field experience in designated settings.

EDUC 2204

Families Community Culture

(3 credits) Examination of interactions among school, family, community, and culture as a basis for reflecting on the social contexts of learning. Field experience in designated settings with diverse populations may be required. Satisfies Objective 9 of the General Education Objectives.

EDUC 2295

Field Practicum

(1 credit) Introduction to fieldwork in education. Fieldwork experiences may include individual and small group tutoring, presentation, involvement in Future Educators associations and service learning. Emphasis on teaching strategies, learning styles, and methods of instruction.

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ENGL 1101

Writing and Rhetoric I

(3 credits) Course in which students read, analyze and write expository essays for a variety of purposes consistent with expectations for college-level writing in standard edited English. Partially satisfies Objective 1 of the General Education Requirements.

ENGL 1115

Major Themes in Literature

(3 credits) Introduction to literature through the study of one or more major themes that cross historical and cultural boundaries. May be repeated for up to 6 credits with different content. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

ENGL 1175

Literature and Ideas

(3 credits) Introduction to the critical reading of various literary genres, with attention to the interpretation and evaluation of representative texts. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

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FIN 1115

Personal Finance

(3 credits) Evaluate and analyze personal and public information and databases to develop financial literacy for budgeting, credit, borrowing, planning, insurance, investing and estate planning. Examine financial literacy within the larger context of the regulatory environment, society, data integrity and ethics. Satisfies Objective 8 of the General Education Requirements.

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FREN 1101

Elementary French I

(4 credits) Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in French and to acquaint them with the culture of the French-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

FREN 1102

Elementary French II

(4 credits) Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in French and to acquaint them with the culture of the French-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: FREN 1101 or equivalent. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

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GEOL 1101

The Dynamic Earth

(3 credits) Understanding the Earth as a dynamic system. Explores the interaction between four major earth components: the solid earth, the atmosphere, the ocean and biological communities, including humans. Specific focus on climate change, natural hazards, and Earth resources. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

GEOL 1101L

The Dynamic Earth Lab

(1 credit) Focuses on the Earth System and the interaction of humans with the environment. Topics include: earth, water and energy resources as well as natural and human-caused disasters. COREQ: GEOL 1100. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

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GERM 1101

Elementary German I

(4 credits) Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in German and to acquaint them with the culture of the German-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

GERM 1102

Elementary German II

(4 credits) Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in German and to acquaint them with the culture of the German-speaking countries. Practice in the language laboratory is required. PREREQ: GERM 1101 or equivalent. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

GLBL 2207

Contemporary European Culture

(3 credits) European culture in French, German, and Spanish-speaking countries is examined in terms of its historical bases and its contemporary expressions in customs, institutions, lifestyles, literature, art, and music. Taught in English. Satisfies Objective 9 of the General Education Requirements.

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HCA 1115

US Health Systems

(3 credits) An introductory, comprehensive overview of the healthcare industry, health and disease, health professions, institutions, populations, and reimbursement, addressed from the three point perspective of history, terminology, and current issues.

HCA 2210

Medical Terminology and Communication

(2 credits) Terminology and vocabulary basic to all areas of medical science, hospital services, and allied health specialties. Develops skills in correct written and oral usage of medical terms.

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HE 2200

Promoting Wellness

(3 credits) A survey of the issues and topics that most affect health and wellness. Particular emphasis is placed on the intelligent self-direction of health behaviors. Topics address individual health assessments and decision making skills.

HE 2201

ST: Stress & Emotional Health

(1 credit) Selected topics in Health Education. Topical courses emphasizing the effects of individual lifestyle choices on health. Topics may include stress and emotional health, consumer health, and trust and self-esteem. May be repeated for up to 3 credits

HO 0106

Medical Terminology

HO 0107

Medical Law & Ethics

(3 credits) Principles and application of law to health care organizations and personnel, standards of care and liability; covers tort, contract and statutory law. 

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HIST 1102

World History II

HIST 1111

United States History I

(3 credits) Colonial origins and achievement of independence, constitutional government, national boundaries, and the preservation of the union. Partially satisfies Objective 6 of the General Education Requirements.

HIST 1112

United States History II    

(3 credits) The domestic and international development of a plural, industrial society. Partially satisfies Objective 6 of the General Education Requirements.

HIST 1118

US History and Culture

(3 credits) An introduction to U. S. history and culture, including cultural change over time. Focuses on a significant historical theme, which varies by course section. Satisfies Objective 7 of the General Education Requirements.

HIST 2254

Middle East History and Cultures

(3 credits) History of the Middle East as a world region from the emergence of Islam to 1500. Emphasis on cultures, peoples, and traditions associated with the Middle East and Islam, including the development and influence of social, political, and economic trends and institutions. Satisfies Objective 9 of the General Education Requirements.

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HPSS 2237

 Activity Performance Techniques III

(3 credits) Laboratory-enhanced skills in fitness and conditioning-based recreation, nontraditional games and activities. Emphasis on skill development and performance.

HPSS 2243

Anatomical Foundations of Human Activity

(3 credits) Study of human body structure including the neuromuscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and organ systems. Course is designed for health and physical education candidates.

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MATH 1143

College Algebra

(3 credits) Functions and their graphs. Notation, domain, range, composition, and inverses. Basic transformations or graphs. Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic, functions and their graphs, with applications. Theory of polynomial functions and equations. PREREQ: MATH 1108 or equivalent test scores. 

MATH 1144

Trigonometry 

(2 credits) Circular functions and right triangle approaches to trigonometry. Graphs of trigonometric functions: amplitude, frequency, phase shift. Trigonometric identities, inverse functions, and equations. Introduction to vectors in the place, polar coordinates, and polar representation of complex numbers. PREREQ: MATH 1143 or equivalent test scores. 

MATH 1147 

College Algebra and Trigonometry

(5 credits) A single one-semester course equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 1143) plus Trigonometry (MATH 1144). Credit cannot be granted in both MATH 1143 and MATH 1147, or in both MATH 1144 and MATH 1147. PREREQ: MATH 1108. 

MATH 1153

Introduction to Statistics

(3 credits) Descriptive statistics, probability, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing for one and two parameters. Emphasis on applications to a wide variety of disciplines. PREREQ: MATH 1108 or equivalent test scores. Satisfies Objective 3 of General Education Requirements.

MATH 1170

Calculus I

(4 credits) Real-valued functions of one real variable: limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, applications. PREREQ: MATH 1144 or MATH 1147 or equivalent test scores. Satisfies Objective 3 of the General Education Requirements.

MATH 1175

Calculus II

(4 credits) Techniques of integration, trigonometric integrals, improper integrals. Applications of definite integrals. Sequences and series. Parametric curves in the plane, polar coordinates. PREREQ: MATH 1170.

MATH 2275

Multivariable Calculus

(4 credits) Multivariable calculus. Vector algebra and geometry. Functions of several variables. Differentiation. Optimization. Multiple Integrals. Parametric curves and surfaces. Line and surface integrals. Vector fields. Green's, Stokes', and divergence theorems. PREREQ: MATH 1175.

MA 0104

Intro to Medical Assisting   

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MUSI 1100

Introduction to Music

(3 credits) A listening-oriented course with Western art music as its principal focus. Designed for the general student. No music reading ability/performance skills are assumed. Credit cannot be granted in both MUSI 1100 and MUSI 1108. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

PHTC 1110

Pharmacy Law and Ethics

(2 credits) An introduction to federal and state laws regulating the practice of pharmacy. Special emphasis is given to areas of state law in Idaho regulating the activities of pharmacy technicians. Course also includes a focus on the ethics that govern the specialty of pharmacy and the importance of record keeping.

PHTC 1150

Introduction to Pharmacology

(3 credits) Provides an overview of pharmacologic principles with an emphasis on therapeutic classification. For each drug classification, basic mechanism of drug actions, side effects, routes, administration, and common indications will be reviewed. Students will become familiar with generic and brand names, common abbreviations, and vocabulary terms related to drug therapy.

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PHYS 1111

General Physics I

(3 credits) Introductory physics course for students in scientific and technical fields, particularly the biological sciences; mechanics, wave motion, thermodynamics. PREREQ: MATH 1143 or MATH 1147 or equivalent. COREQ: PHYS 1113. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

PHYS 1113

General Physics I Lab

(1 credit) Demonstrating principles of physics. COREQ: PHYS 1111. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

PHYS 1152

Descriptive Astronomy

(3 credits) Survey of the historical and modern observation of the sky. Physical relationships in the solar system; planets, satellites, comets, etc., and theories of the creation of the universe and life in the universe. COREQ: PHYS 1153. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

PHYS 1153

Descriptive Astronomy Lab

(1 credit) Use of astronomical equipment, telescopes, cameras, etc. COREQ: PHYS 1152. Partially satisfies Objective 5 of the General Education Requirements.

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POLS 1101

American National  Government

(3 credits) This class examines the United States political system covering not only the Constitutional basis, structure, and organization of the national government but also the interactions of individual citizens and organized groups in civil society with the institutions of government. Required for all students majoring in political science. Partially satisfies Objective 6 of the General Education Requirements.

POLS 2202

Introduction to Politics Critical Thinking and Analysis

(3 credits) Introduction to critical thinking about politics. Students learn to comprehend and critically analyze discourse and writings on political and social issues, to identify errors in the logical or presentation of facts in political discourse, to be able to demonstrate independent political judgment by formulating logically valid and factually sound arguments. Required for all students majoring in political science. Satisfies Objective 7 of the General Education Requirements.

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SPAN 1101

Elementary Spanish I

(4 credits) Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Spanish and to acquaint them with the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

SPAN 1102

Elementary Spanish II

(4 credits) Intended to teach students basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Spanish and to acquaint them with the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. PREREQ: SPAN 1101 or equivalent. Partially satisfies Objective 4 of the General Education Requirements.

SPAN 2200

Intermediate Enrichment

(2 credits) Enhances intermediate students' progress in listening, speaking, reading, writing as well as broadening cultural and historical understanding. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

SPAN 2201  

Intermediate Spanish I

(4 credits) Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Spanish. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Spanish language. PREREQ: SPAN 1102 or equivalent. Satisfies Objective 9 of the General Education Requirements.

SPAN 2202

Intermediate Spanish II

(4 credits) Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students' communication skills in Spanish. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Spanish language. PREREQ: SPAN 2201 or equivalent. Satisfies Objective 9 of the General Education Requirements.

SPAN 2210

Spanish for Health Care I

(3 credits) A course designed to teach health care professionals how to communicate proficiently with Spanish-speaking patients. Integrates thematically related vocabulary, grammar, and culture with an emphasis on occupational communication. PREREQ: SPAN 1102 or equivalent.

SPAN 2211

Spanish for Health Care II

(3 credits) A course designed to teach health care professionals how to communicate proficiently with Spanish-speaking patients. Integrates thematically-related vocabulary, grammar, and culture with an emphasis on occupational communication. PREREQ: SPAN 2210 or equivalent.

THEA 1101

Survey of Theatre